RICHMOND – Wasting no time, Greg Darling said he started to look for houses in town last week after being named Richmond School District’s superintendent of schools. “We’re excited to be a part of the Spartans family,” Darling said. “I feel blessed to be the next superintendent for Richmond. I think it’s a great fit.” The board agreed to pay Darling $135,000. His contract starts July 1. In Iowa, Darling received $174,000. Darling replaces Superintendent Mike Aytes, whom the board fired for contested reasons. Aytes received $130,000 per year. After receiving six or seven applicants, the school board interviewed three people for the job, Richmond School Board President Penny Vandiver said. Darling rose to the top based on experience and confidence. “He was very approachable, very down-to-earth,” she said. “He’s somebody that can help … unite our staff, and he’s going to be someone who is easy to work with. … He’ll be a great fit for our district and his values link up with where…